1979 was the year of goodbyes but also of new beginnings, marking the end of the '70s, the remnants of an old era giving way to punk and the new wave kicking '80s doors open.
It was a year year when style became experimental, and culture shifted in real time into something way edgier and risky. Everyone seemed to be eternally chasing a good time with the decade ending.
There was confidence in the air, a carefree kind of cool that defined the late '70s. The people were living the life the only way they knew how too, carelessly and making the most out of it.
1
Coolest grandma
This style belongs to 1979.
2
School team
The best picture for the best players.
3
Kate Bush
The alligator just makes it more chic.
4
Snow day out
'Cause you're not cool enough if you don't wear shorts out.
5
Cool hairstyle
The clothes? The hair? He was giving his all.
6
Better in a suit
Very polished and ready for the streets.
7
Magazine cover
You don't make it into the cover by being average.
8
Living room party
Nothing said party more than a living room gathering.
9
Ballroom dance
Happiest when dancing.
10
Eddie Van Halen
At his best moment.
11
Mowing the lawn
Someone has to get the job done little guy.
12
Fishing contest
Who did it best?
13
Las Vegas
All business and fun.
14
Matching outfits
A hangout with the bros and their flannel.
15
Fishing day
Bragging rights approved.
16
Led Zeppelin and Paul McCartney
Legends hanging out with legends.
17
Landmark family pic
If you don't take pictures like this is like you were never there.
18
Groove is in
Sometimes the camera catches you off guard.
19
KISS cake
He for sure was the coolest kid in school.
20
Wendy Carlos
Building the soundtrack of her life.
21
Wedding guests
Pausing for a moment to remember it on film.
